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haustellum

Pronunciation: /hɔːˈstɛləm/
Definition of haustellum

noun (plural haustella /-lə/)

Zoology
  • the sucking organ or proboscis of an insect or crustacean.

Derivatives

haustellate

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːstələt, -leɪt/
adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin diminutive of haustrum 'scoop', from haust- 'drawn in', from the verb haurire

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